Bachelor of Digital Transformation

For the career of the future… you’ll need the degree of the future

The Bachelor of Digital Transformation is an immersive and transdisciplinary program designed to meet the growing needs of industry. Students will graduate prepared to take on challenges across the business, legal, government, and community sectors.

About the program

The pace of digital transformation is accelerating. Significant new capabilities are creating demand for specialists in big data, business intelligence, robotics, cloud computing, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and blockchains.

More than half of these roles are non-technical. Show more

More than half of these roles are non-technical. They require digital fluency and literacy professionals who are experienced in managing diverse teams, leading innovative projects, and applying design thinking principles to create new and exciting business and community solutions.

The Bachelor of Digital Transformation engages students in rigorous, transdisciplinary studies which increase personal and organisational digital maturity across more than 50 digital capabilities.

The program’s five intersecting components provide graduates with a robust view of digital transformation, a flexible skillset, and a unique area of specialisation.

TheTransformation Core Show less

Mode	On Campus and Remote Due to current travel restrictions, this program will temporarily be delivered using a mixture of on-campus, remote and multi-modal classes to support and engage all students, from all parts of the world.
Duration	6 semesters (2 years)
Starting semesters	January 2022 May 2022 September 2022 January 2023 May 2023 September 2023
Program type	Bachelors Degree
Study area	Business and Commerce, Communication and Creative Media, Health Sciences, International Relations and Humanities, Law, Social Sciences, Psychology and Counselling
Program code	TC-80001
CRICOS code	This program is not available to international students who intend to apply for a student visa.
Credit for prior study	For more details on applying for credit, please contact the Student Business Centre: [email protected]

Structure and subjects

The Bachelor of Digital Transformation program comprises 22 subjects, as follows:

The Transformation Core (9)

Digital Transformation (7)

University core subjects (3)

CORE11-001 Critical Thinking and Communication (CORE 1)
CORE11-002 Collaboration, Teams and Leadership (CORE 2)
CORE11-003 Responsibility, Integrity and Civic Discourse (CORE 3)

Plus: CORE11-004 Beyond Bond: Professional Development and Community Engagement

Specialist Stream (3)

Students select 30CP of University electives. Electives must be approved by an academic advisor from the Transformation CoLab. These subjects will form the student's specialist stream. Sample specialist streams include Business and Marketing, Digital Design, Esports, Informatics and Technology, and the Law.

Program fees

The below fees are based on the total estimated program fee divided by the number of standard full-time semesters required to complete the program. Fees may vary based on which subjects are selected and the number of subjects enrolled in for each semester.

Semester program fee:

Students commencing study in 2022: $15,800* per semester average

Total program fee:

Students commencing study in 2022: $94,800

When considering the fees associated with your studies, keep in mind that Bond’s accelerated schedule means you can finish your degree sooner and be out in the workforce up to a year earlier than most other universities.

This time saving also represents a substantial reduction in accommodation and living costs, plus a full year of extra earnings.

Find out your financing options and other costs to consider.

* The fees listed are average costs displayed to provide an indicative program cost only, they may differ to the indicative fee included in the Bond University offer letter due to differences in individual and exact study schedules.

Tuition fees are subject to change on an annual basis and will be charged at the appropriate fee for the year of enrolment.

Admission criteria

Academic requirements

Applicants with recent secondary education (within the past two years)

Entry score for 2021 entry

Min ATAR	Min OP	Min IB
65	15	24

Applicants must meet the University's general minimum admission criteria.

Please note: This program is currently only available to Australian students (not available to international student visa holders).

2022 Year 12 entry

In a disrupted world, Year 12 students have shown incredible resilience in adapting to the ongoing challenges presented by the events of recent years. Year 12 students can be assessed now for a guaranteed offer for 2022 entry conditional on the completion of Year 12. Applications will be assessed based on their first semester Year 12 results and meeting any subject prerequisite requirements for their program. Find out more.

Alternative entry pathways

For those applicants who do not currently have the required academic qualifications, there are a number of alternative entry pathways:

Bond University Tertiary Preparation programs
Bond University Diploma programs
Other institutional Tertiary Preparation Programs
Vocational education and training qualifications (Certificate IV and above)
Prior higher education experience (at this university or another)
Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)
Professional or para-professional qualifications/experience
Employment experience verified by a statement of service from the employer stating the position title and length of service and a very brief statement on the tasks undertaken.

English language proficiency requirements

As tuition is delivered in English, all students will be required to provide documented evidence of the required level of proficiency in the English language. Read more detailed information on English language proficiency requirements for university study.

Credit for prior study

Subject credits may be awarded for previous studies. To apply for credits, you will need to submit academic transcripts including detailed subject outlines/course descriptions for each relevant subject and/or certified copies of testamurs to the Office of Future Students. Please refer to how to apply for credit for more information

Key dates

Bond University calendar

How to apply

In order to apply for study at Bond University, you will need to complete the online application form. To find out more about the application process please refer to how to apply.

Future outcomes

Professional outcomes

On successful completion of this program, graduates will be able to:

Engage with industry in the development of DX capabilities
Design DX programs related to real-world businesses
Identify the opportunities, challenges, and tactics for digital workplace cultures
Explore leading forms of professional development and certification in the growing digital industry
Increase personal and organisational digital maturity across more than 50 digital capabilities
Apply design thinking and complete a specialised study stream in an area of interest

Career pathways include:

Automation manager
Business intelligence analyst
Customer service engineer
Data security lead
Digital channel manager
Digital engagement officer or educator
Digital policy advisor
Digital systems manager
Intranet consultant
Mobile solutions specialist
Platform app developer
Social media marketing manager
Technology solutions consultant
Transformation project leader

“This program is desperately needed in the current market. Companies across the globe are currently, and for the foreseeable future, embarking on their digital transformation initiatives, and there is an immense shortage of skills in the market. I personally see the number of new roles growing by the minute, and I routinely get headhunted. If you want to be certain of finding an interesting job after your study, this program is definitely the way to go.”

“Esports is all about rapid growth and using established fundamental practices while quickly understanding and adapting to new technological and social changes. It’s critical that we have open-minded team members who can explore innovative ideas in an ever-changing market. This is a core component of many technological-based industries. Bond University’s Transformation Degrees are helping students to develop the qualities required to excel in the market.”

“Having worked for over ten years in businesses that are advanced in digital technology, I have seen digital transformation evolve rapidly. Additionally, due to the recent global changes, this has now accelerated the need for digital-ready professionals. Bond University’s Digital Transformation program encompasses a full range of subjects that will definitely equip graduates with the tools and knowledge to enter the industry quickly and with absolute confidence.”